As a Paralegal, you will participate in all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. • Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws. • Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel and maintain all records for each case. • Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions. • Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions. • Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney’s deadlines and calendars. • Billable Work: Manage, complete, and submit billable work. Manage the entering of billable hours for attorneys. • Medical Record Management: requesting, organizing and maintaining medical and billing records • Deposition preparation: preparing for witness and expert depositions including research and exhibit preparation • E-filing: in Missouri, Kansas and Federal courts <br> What we’re looking for: • Two to five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death • Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents • Knowledge of court procedures • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment • Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities • Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation • Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels <br> Education and Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Bachelor’s Degree • Two to five years of prior legal experience required • Experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death <br> The pay range for this position is $33 to $39. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
